We regret that they will not have the opportunity to see. firsthand. our way of life. We regret that we will not have the opportunity to meet with them. in friendly competition. and in friendship. But this is a loss we feel every day. when we reflect on the Soviets denial of the basic human right of emigration of the people who are unfortunate enough to be caught within the confines of the Soviet state. The Soviets say they are not going to participate in the Olympics because security provisions are inadequate. Never mind that the security team assembled by the Olympic committee is the finest the United States has to offer.
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The Soviets are denying basic human rights.